Gutzold German Steam Locomotive 75 538 of the DR  
    

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Model: The Gutzold 40040 steam locomotive 75 538 is a true-to-detail reproduction with flawless lettering and a silk-mat finish. The model includes several details such as pumps, steam pipes, sand pipes, handles, and containers that are assembled manually. This model would be great for any layout. Add one to your collection today.

Model Details:

• 8-pin interface

• 4 Traction Tires

• Coupling Pick-up and Close Coupling Kinematics

• Directional Lighting

• White/White LED Lighting

• Prepared for Smoke Generator

Prototype: When the performance of class 71² (type IV T) proved inadequate to the requirements of the Saxony State Railway, the 2-6-2 steam passenger locomotive class 75⁵ (type XIV HT) was acquired. The Hartmann Company in Chemnitz provided the first of these locomotives in 1911. Hartmann built 106 engines until 1921.

The Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft took over 83 engines in 1925. Several locomotives had gone to France and Poland for indemnity after the war in 1919. In 1967 the total quantity of engines were reduced to 30. After 66 years in service, the last locomotive of class 75⁵ retired in 1977. 75 501 is preserved for the museum.